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King Charles arrives in Guyana for state visit amid slavery apology calls
The monarch’s arrival in Guyana follows a Bahamas stop and precedes a Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda.
By Felo News Desk · Published
King Charles III touched down at Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana on 29 October 2026 for a two‑day state visit, according to the Independent.
He was greeted by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, British High Commissioner Joseph Fisher and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband. The visit marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between Britain and Guyana and comes after the king’s first Caribbean leg in the Bahamas, where he joined a carnival parade.
Caribbean leaders have renewed demands for the United Kingdom to issue a formal apology and pay reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. Guyana’s president said a formal apology is “the next step” needed, referencing the king’s earlier acknowledgement of past suffering in the Bahamas.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office highlighted Guyana’s rapid economic growth and its status as the UK’s top Commonwealth Caribbean trading partner, noting the country’s 85 percent forest coverage and its role in climate protection.
Key facts
- King Charles arrived in Guyana on 29 October 2026 for a two‑day state visit. (independent.co.uk)
- He was received by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, British High Commissioner Joseph Fisher and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband. (independent.co.uk)
- Guyana’s president said a formal apology for slavery is the next step needed from the monarchy. (independent.co.uk)
- The visit follows a Bahamas stop where the king joined a carnival parade. (independent.co.uk)
- The UK’s FCDO noted Guyana as its fastest‑growing economy and top Caribbean trading partner, with 85 % forest coverage. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “King Charles starts next leg of Caribbean tour after showing off dance moves”
